SCUM is the ultra-detailed survival sim where metabolism, inventory and gunplay run deep. A dedicated server with admin tools and configurable loot/events lets you run anything from hardcore PvP to PvE communities. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a SCUM server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.
What you need
A SCUM plan with around 8–16 GB of RAM — SCUM is a Heavy-class game.
Support for server config and admin tools, included on every GGameHost SCUM plan.
Your friends or community to play with (up to 64 slots).
Step 1 — Choose your plan
Pick a plan sized for your SCUM community. We recommend about 8–16 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. SCUM plans start at $24.99/mo.
Step 2 — Deploy your server
Check out and your SCUM server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away — no manual install, no command line.
Step 3 — Connect & invite players
Once your SCUM server is online, share its address (IP and port) with your friends so they can join. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.
Step 4 — Install mods & configure
Your SCUM server supports Admin tools, Loot config, Events, FTP/SFTP. Install server config and admin tools straight from the one-click installer, or upload your own from the control panel — then tweak settings in the visual config editor.
Step 5 — Keep it running smoothly
Enable scheduled automatic backups, set restart timers, and monitor CPU, RAM and player counts from the dashboard. Always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support keep your SCUM server stable.
Recommended specs for SCUM
Server softwareserver config and admin tools
Recommended RAM8–16 GB
Player slotsup to 64 slots
Performance classHeavy
SCUM server FAQ
How much RAM does a SCUM server need?
We recommend 8–16 GB for SCUM. Start smaller and upgrade in one click as your player count or mod list grows.
How many players can a SCUM server hold?
Typical SCUM servers run up to 64 slots. Slots scale with your plan, so you can raise them at any time.
How do I configure a SCUM server?
SCUM runs with server config and admin tools. Edit them in the panel's visual config editor or upload your own over FTP/SFTP — no command line needed.
